Biology

Physiology

Omanyte has a large, pale yellow shell on its back. Its main body is sky blue with ten tentacles, two of which are longer than the other eight. Omanyte has saucer-like eyes. It uses the many gas-filled chambers in its helix shell to remain buoyant in the water column. It regulates its buoyancy by evacuating gases from compartments. Its shell turns into the Fossil that is used to resurrect it.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Omanyte learns several Water-based moves and a small handful of Rock-type moves.

Behavior

Omanyte swims by twisting its ten tentacles about. If attacked by an enemy, it withdraws itself inside its hard shell.

Pokédex entries

Omanyte and Omastar, Kabuto and Kabutops. It is believed these Pokémon became extinct tens of thousands of years ago. The details of their behavior are shrouded in mystery. Though some have speculated that they may still exist, none of these Pokémon have ever been seen alive.